Meopham North vs Walmer

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Meopham North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Walmer Kent Police

      Meopham North vs Walmer Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Meopham North
      Kent Police
      135 crimes / 12m
      ↓10% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Walmer
      Kent Police
      409 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Meopham North
      B Walmer
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      135
      409
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      150
      454
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Meopham North
      B Walmer
      Violent Crime
      47 ↓6%
      186 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑69%
      51 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓50%
      35 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓29%
      22 ↓63%
      Burglary
      16 ↑0%
      12 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓47%
      51 ↑46%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      11 ↑38%
      Public Order
      9 ↑50%
      15 ↓32%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓33%
      6 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      15 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      A Meopham North is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Meopham North safer than Walmer?

      Meopham North has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 135 crimes in the last 12 months. Walmer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 409 crimes. Meopham North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Meopham North vs Walmer?

      Meopham North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Walmer shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Meopham North and Walmer?

      In Meopham North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (47 incidents). In Walmer, it is Violent Crime (186 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Meopham North and Walmer?

      Meopham North recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walmer recorded 51. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Meopham North vs Walmer?

      Violent crime in Meopham North totalled 47 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 186 in Walmer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Meopham North and Walmer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Meopham North recorded 150 crimes (now 135, a change of -10%). Walmer recorded 454 crimes previously (now 409, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Meopham North and Walmer?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Meopham North has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Walmer has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Meopham North and Walmer?

      Meopham North falls within the Kent Police boundary. Walmer is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Meopham North and Walmer?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Meopham North or Walmer on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Meopham North and Walmer. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.